Edinburgh Ghosts and Glamour in Holyrood to Canongate
The piece recalls haunted Edinburgh landmarks from Holyrood to Canongate, with Mary Queen of Scots and Charles Edward Stuart shaping memory and tours. It notes Lady Stair’s close, Moray House, and the Canongate’s noble past, contrasted with modern slum realities and the lasting romance of Scotland’s history.
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Dinburgh
Walter Scott
Philip Gibba
London Graphic
Scotland
Holyrood
Grassmarket
Canongate
Rizzio
Edinburgh
Mary Queen of Scots
John Knox
Bothwell
Prince Charles Edward
Mary Stuart
Argyll
Montrose
Cromwell
Queensberry House
Kitty Our Fair
Gay
High Street
Colum
Stair
Mary Wortley Montagu
Rejoiced In the Prospect About School
A third grade boy named James, deemed not a natural student, cheerfully told a neighbor he would have to endure twelve more years of schooling. He said his father warned him college would be useless if he stayed as stupid as he is now, and the teacher agrees he is naturally slow.
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James
Pap
Remedy for Embarrassment by a Singing Teacher
A successful singing teacher offers a remedy for embarrassment. Breathe deeply, inhaling and exhaling slowly with diaphragmatic help. Try this next time nerves strike, whether from meeting someone new or stress over small housework duties.
Oldtime Needlework Lost Art Story Voiced Like Fairy Tale
An artifact of a bygone era describes how needlework was once taught to little girls and its decline over decades, framing the craft as a fading tradition and a fairy tale explanation for its shrinking presence.
Child’s early craft skills foreshadow quilting talent
Not especially precocious, the text notes a child learning to thread a needle and push it through fabric at two and a half years old. By age three they worked on patchwork squares, ultimately completing quilts for future use, indicating early aptitude in textile craft.
First American Beet Sugar Factory Origins in Philadelphia
The first beet sugar factory in America stood in Philadelphia in 1830 but failed. The first successful plant began in 1870 at Alvarado, California and operated until 1915. The U.S. beet sugar industry now shows about 100 million dollars invested.
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America
Philadelphia
Alvarado
Cal
Who Wrote the Constitution According to Madison
The article notes James Madison as the principal shaper of the Constitution while acknowledging it as a joint product of the convention. It emphasizes Madison’s central role in shaping the document into the form known today.
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James Madison
United States
Madison
Massachusetts Licenses Lowered To 50 Dollars Debate
Conducted by the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union the legisla ture considered a bill to reduce first class liquor license fees from 1000 to 50 dollars. Proponents argued it would curb bribes and reflect prudent business costs. Opponents led by Weld warned against undermining public revenue and municipal integrity.
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National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Temperance Organizations
Massachusetts
Weld
Sober Findlay Shows Benefits After Saloon Closure
In Findlay Ohio population 15000 Nquor forces argue against saloons citing lower taxes and improved morals finances and industry since the wet era ended The Business Men's association says surrounding towns gained little but booze and bums while Findlay prospered The city council touts lower taxes less disorder and fewer paupers Bankers report an average 230000 more in deposits in the three years after saloon closings compared with the prior three years
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Huron County
Ohio
Nquor
Findlay
Lincoln Groves
Business Men's Association
Bankers’ Association
Why He Voted Day in a Dry Town Tale
A long time town resident sought $5 from a local business leader amid pay night drink costs. The man faced $1.60 shortfall from a cash check and needed groceries, revealing how households bear the brunt of the drink problem. The employer pledged to help and declared himself dry.
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Illinois
Behind the Bar Ex-Saloonkeeper Urges Temperance Reform
An ex-saloonkeeper writing in the Oregon Daily Journal asserts most tavern keepers admit they are in it for money and never favor the calling. He notes a downtown peer stating one day in a saloon could turn a person into a temperance advocate and vows his own life will advocate temperance to atone for past years behind the bar.
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Oregon Daily Journal
United States
Rockford Mayor Compares City Taxes With Others
Mayor Bennett of Rockford Illinois argues taxes in license and no license cities are lower. He cites records showing a $3,000 home paying 66 in Rockford versus 956.55 in Freeport and 76.20 in East St. Louis, among 15 similar cities.
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Bennett
Rockford
Freeport
East St. Louis
Illinois
Saloon licenses and social standing in perspective
A commentator argues licensing saloons elevates workers and families by removing them from the trade while denying licenses harms the man and his kin. The piece claims licensure improves community wealth by turning unfit workmen into productive citizens and upholds public virtue over disgrace.
What Saloon Rhetoric Reveals in Parkhurst’s View
Charles H. Parkhurst, D D, denounces saloons as foul beastly hotbeds of vile politics, profane ribaldry, and unspeakable sensuality, asserting they operate through all hours and all nights without extenuating justification.
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Charles H. Parkhurst
D. D
Protection for soys mothers demand city walls and towns
Mothers urge comprehensive protection for boys across the state. They insist safety measures be in cities and towns alike, ensuring every boy has protection wherever they are. The plea emphasizes statewide coverage and vigilance for youth safety.
Dancing Frocks for the Debutante
A feature on simple youthfully styled dancing gowns using cotton fabrics and laces. It describes three young girls’ party dresses, with bodices, lace tunics, and decorative sashes, highlighting printed cottons and quaker lace as practical, affordable options for debutantes and the young.
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America
Morning gowns blend kimono and empire dress styles
The article describes a convenient washable morning gown that combines kimono outlines with an Empire waist. Made from cotton crepe and similar fabrics, it features three quarter kimono sleeves, a V-neck, an elastic waist cord, a straight skirt with a short hem, and decorative ribbon roses. Embroidered silk floss accents and light color palettes are common.
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Julia Bottomley
Crinoline scare linked to Paris dressmaker ambitions
In a sharp fashion note authorities warn the crinoline scare may signal a broader trend. A Paris dressmaker is said to eye hoop skirts, quietly pushing for a revival, with limited success so far and a long way to go before any widespread return.
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Dréus
Paris
Murger and Munset Nurtured by Picturesque Hooped Kirte
A fragment recalls how Murger and Alfred de Munset cherished a picturesque hooped kirte. The note hints at shared tastes and formative moments tied to their literary circles.
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Murger
Alfred de Munset
Bright Linings in Velvet Evening Frock
A black velvet frock features a cerise velvet bodice with a long table lined by cerlée eatin creating a bright cheerful contrast. The article notes the effect of the color is very gay and lively.
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Cerlée
Emigration From Palestina
Arabian peasant population of Palestine recently emigrated to North and South America.
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Palestina
Palestine
North
South America
East West coaching split sights college football
Coaches Frank ONeill of Syracuse and Andy Smith compare eastern and western football coaching. Smith says eastern teams are more thoroughly coached, with winter months spent on defense and individual instruction, while western programs drill in generalities with limited coaching staff and time, leading to cruder players viewed by eastern standards.
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Frank O'Neill
Syracuse
Andy Smith
Penn
Purdue
Smith
An Exhortation to Steadfastness in the Lord
Pauline exhortation from Philippians 4 1 urging Christians to stand fast in the Lord despite spiritual opposition. The sermon notes Pauls imprisonment for Gentiles and the need to progress, maintain position in the Lord, and expect the Savior. It reflects on citizenship in heaven the watchful awaiting of Christ and the assurance of divine help.
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Paul
McCarney May Manage Morris Rebound for Heavyweight
Philadelphian Billy McCarney who trained Luther McCarty may manage Carl Morris again. Morris, a Dig engineer, has fought years to defend the heavyweight title and has developed to protect himself in boxing. McCarney believes Morris is improving and will reach the top.
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McCarney
Morris
Billy” McCarney
Luther McCarty
Carl Morris
Dig
T Rying
Calif promoter offers 80000 for three welterweight clashes
Jimmy Coffroth of California offers Freddie Welsh a flat sum of 80000 to meet three opponents in one series. One contender is Charita White of Chicago, plus two unknowns. Willie Ritchie may be among the candidates. Welsh would receive 50000 as his share amid the plan.
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Jimmy Coffroth
California
Freddie Welsh
Charita White
Chicago
Willie Ritchie
Welsh
Questions We Should Ask About Our Hearts
A reflective piece quoting Frederick Temple on self examination. It asks whether one truly lives as they ought, questions honesty, duty, conscience, and personal growth comparing each year to the prior.
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Frederick Temple
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